I stopped using baking soda in my deodorant because it irritated my skin terribly (I don't shave.) Now I use coconut oil, cornstarch (really that's just there to make the mixture thicker and easier...

I know it's a great idea to cover the garden with a nice layer of mulch to keep moisture in and to discourage weed growth. My problem is, I don't have anything good to use. My compost didn't really...